as in until
during the period before and continuing to (a particular time)
She was unsure of what to do and deliberated up to the last moment about whether to accept the job offer.
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Recent Examples of up to
While indoor cats may live up to 15-17 years, the life expectancy for outdoor cats is only 2-5 years.
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Loosely cover and refrigerate cake until pudding mixture is set and cookies are softened, at least 12 hours or up to 24 hours.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2025
The measles virus can remain contagious in the air or on contaminated surfaces for up to two hours.
—USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
With a bunch of new pieces in place across the organization with even more coming in April, anything seems possible for the Patriots next season, along as Drake Maye lives up to the hype.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Loosely cover and refrigerate cake until pudding mixture is set and cookies are softened, at least 12 hours or up to 24 hours.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2025
The measles virus can remain contagious in the air or on contaminated surfaces for up to two hours.
—USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
With a bunch of new pieces in place across the organization with even more coming in April, anything seems possible for the Patriots next season, along as Drake Maye lives up to the hype.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Up to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up%20to. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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